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Hardin County Index

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1955

Page

8

I L Cakerice Feted At Birthday Dinner

Irvin L. Cakerice was honored Sunday at a birthday dinner. July 11 was his birth date. Attendees included John and Mrs Cakerice, Maurice and Mrs Cakerice and Teresa, I L Cakerice Jr and family, Myrna Lon and Kirk, Raymond Newell and daughters Darla and Donna, Gary Mennenga, and Jay Miller and daughters Ann and Kathy.

Irvin L. Cakerice John Cakerice Maurice Cakerice Teresa I. L. Cakerice Myrna Lon and Kirk Raymond Newell Darla Donna Gary Mennenga Jay Miller Ann Kathy

Luncheon Bridge Fun at Pine Lake Club

The Pine Lake Country Club held a Friday bridge luncheon at one o'clock with 34 guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. H. Van Tiger and a Grundy Center guest. Another Friday luncheon hosted by Mrs. H. H. Turner served eight guests with prizes won by Mrs. W. H. Van Tiger, Mrs. L. E. Butler and Mrs. H. J. Janssen.

Pine Lake Country Club W. H. van Tiger Grundy Center H. H. Turner L., E. Butler H. J. Janssen

Lawless Hosts Canasta 12 Club Meeting at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lawless hosted Sunday evening for the Canasta 12 Club. Canasta was played with prizes to Ray Rolling, Mrs. Don Coleman, and Mrs. H. B. Shortley. Next meeting planned as dinner at Hannah's Tea Room near Alden on August 14. Refreshments were served by the Lawless couple.

Dale Lawless Canasta 12 Ray Rolling Don Coleman H. B. Shortley Hannah Alden Lawless

Congs Church Camps In Session In July

Mrs. R. C. Rogers and Mrs. Ange Jensen took Annette Rogers, Donna Barr and Bonnie Barr to Okoboji for Congregational church camp at Lake Okoboji this week. Dick Pratt, Bill Imes and Sylvia Simons will attend Montour camp July 17 to 23. Linda Munsinger and Lorene Pratt will attend Montour junior camp July 24 to 30.

R. C. Rogers Ange Jensen Annette Rogers Donna Barr Bonnie Barr Okoboji Congregational Church Lake Okoboji Dick Pratt Bill Imes Sylvia Simons Montour Linda Munsinger Lorene Pratt

Reece Reunion Set for Hubbard Park Sunday

The annual Reece reunion will be held Sunday July 17 at Hubbard park. All relatives and friends are urged to attend. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Ives R. Allbee yn/2, 3244280 Commander Amphibius Sqdn., 3 U. S. S. George Clymer, A. P. O. 27 Fleet P. O. San Francisco, Calif.

Hubbard Hubbard Park Ives R. Allbee Amphibius George Clymer Fleet P. O San Francisco Calif

Ruth Gibbs Honored At Eldora Park Picnic

Miss Ruth Gibbs of Los Angeles visiting relatives was honored Sunday at a Eldora city park picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lel and Fiscus, Mr and Mrs Joe Norman, Mr and Mrs Clarence Norman and Steven, Mrs Don Nichols, Diana Jo and Donna Beth, Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols Jr and Mrs Clinton Gibbs and Don, Mr and Mrs Dale Gibbs, Mr and Mrs Evan Reece and Mr and Mrs Edward Fiene.

Ruth Gibbs Los Angeles Calif Eldora City Park Le~land Fiscus Joe Norman Clarence Norman Steven Don Nichols Diana Jo Donna Beth Charles Nichols, Jr Clinton Gibbs Don Dale Gibbs Evan Reece Edward Fiene

Dinner honors guests at Irv Cakerice home

Mr and Mrs Irv L Cakerice hosted a Friday evening dinner for houseguests from Philadelphia and Norristown and Harvey. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jack Allott of Phoenixville Pa Mrs Phoebe Clay Mrs Anna Shaner of Norristown Pa and Mrs Alice White of Harvey Ill plus numerous Cakerice relatives and friends including family named Terusa Myrna Lon Kirk Raymond Newell Darla Donna and Vicki Albright.

Irv L. Cakerice Jack Allott Phoenixville Phoebe Clay Anna Shaner Norristown Alice White Harvey, Ill John Cakerice Maurice Cakerice Teresa I. L. Cakerice Myrna Lon and Kirk Raymond Newell Darla Donna Miles Albright Vicki Ames

Mrs. Eaton Speaks at Red Cross Luncheon at Pine Lake

A one oclock luncheon for nurses was held Thursday at Pine Lake Country Club, sponsored by the South Hardin Red Cross chapter. Mrs. R. C. Rodgers led the event, with Mrs. Helen Eaton of the Red Cross Midwest office in St. Louis explaining the Television home nursing program set to air this fall over Ames.

Pine Lake Country Club South Hardin

Eldora Community Club Schedule of Activities

Community events upcoming at Eldora city park include Blue Star Mothers on the north side, Needlecraft Club with Mrs Faith Smith, Friendly 14 Club family picnic, and Baptist church service class led by Mrs Harry Pagel. Midweek and weekend gatherings feature Methodist Bible Class with Mrs S S Byerly and Mrs R W Heard on Wednesday July 20, and Bridge Group with Mrs Lee Lundy plus Double 4500 Club at 1 p m a picnic at the south shelter of Eldora city park on Thursday July 21.

Blue Star Eldora City Park Faith Smith Friendly City Park Baptist Church Harry Pagel Methodist Bible Class S. S. Byerly R. W. Heard Bridge Group Lee Lundy South Shelter

Former Hubbard Resident Wed in Des Moines Marriage

Mrs. Jessie Reed and Fred Schuelter of Des Moines married Sunday at the Little Brown Church near Nashua. Mrs. Schuelter is a former Hubbard resident and the couple announced the union to friends.

Jessie Reed Fred Schuelter Des Moines Little Brown Nashua Schuelter Hubbard

Secor Birthday Club Holds Park Family Picnic

The Secor Birthday club held its annual family picnic Sunday at Eldora city park. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Gibbon and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shortley with Sharon and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Steinfeldt with Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Ball with Rich ard, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Panthen, Mr. and Mrs. Jo Randolph, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Steinfeldt. The afternoon was spent visiting.

Secor Birthday Club Eldora City Park Clarence Gibbon Dale Harold Shortley Sharon Bobby Clarence Steinfeldt Larry Herb Ball Richard Jerry Gray Alfred Ball Fred Panthen Jo Rndolph Herb Steinfeldt

Barz Family Reunion At Pine Lake Wildlife Club

The Barz reunion gathered 62 guests at Pine Lake Wildlife Club on Sunday July 10 for a noon picnic and a post dinner ball game. A program by the younger entertainment committee announced 1956 officers led by President Willard Barz and Vice President Edward Ziesman with Dora Barz as secretary treasurer. Attendees from Eldora and nearby towns joined relatives for annual plans to host the event every second Sunday in July at the Wildlife Club.

Barz Pine Lake Wildlife Club Willard Barz Edward Ziesman Dora Barz Ralph Ansley Ottumwa Max Tietz Herbert Barz Frank C. Barz Iowa Falls Herman H. Barz Millard Barz Williams Art Klettke Union Lloyd Sievert Hubbard Lowell Grantow Marvin L. Barz Danny O. H. Barz Ruby Ernest Barz Wm Goetz Carl Minnie Granzow Albert Granzow Albert Ziesman Melvin Nehring Vernon Rave Elaine Nancy Balvanz Kenneth Barz Ida Barz Eldora Wildlife Club

Modlin-Crouse Reunion Set For Sunday at Pine Lake Lodge

The Modlin Crouse families will gather this Sunday at Pine Lake Lodge for a reunion. A picnic dinner is planned with serving start at noon.

Modlin-Crouse Pine Lake Lodge

Whitwood Family Reunion Held at Pine Lake Lodge

The 36th Whitwood family reunion met at Pine Lake lodge on Sunday July 10 with 95 attendees. The event featured a basket dinner and a business meeting while noting longest distance travelers and multiple births marriages and deaths reported for the year. The 1966 reunion date and organizers were announced with Walter Haskins as president and Nora Emmert as secretary treasurer.

Whitwood Pine Lake Lodge Anna Hoffacrane Dallas Texas Earl Miller Wm. Oliver Hazel Johnson Rockford, Ill Mona Jackson Chicago, NL Clara Hoffa Belle Plaine J. M. Jackson Mona Jefferson Dick Fullerton Rockford John Kruger Vinton Tom Dietz Cedar Rapids Lowell Moore Paul Moore Allen Nelson Marshalltown Don Haskins Gene Haskins Buckingham W.A. Haskins Reinbeck Lester Brown Lee Roy Clemons Waterloo Harold Moore James Moore Thomas Moore J. H. Moore Robert Freed Whitten Howard Sheller Howard Pence Melvin Lewis William Lewis Edd Waldo Sharon Ray Snovel Asa Rodd Jud Smith A. L. Davison Nora Emmert Tommy Em Fannie Whitwood Long Beach Cailif Clayton Atwood Kings Hill Idaho Walter Haskins

Rohlfsen birthday dinner honors Judy and Lyle Rohlfsen

A Sunday birthday dinner at the Rohlfsen home honored Judy and Lyle Rohlfsen. Guests from Eldora and nearby towns attended, bringing gifts while enjoying lunch in the afternoon.

Judy and Lyle Rohlfsen Judy Ervyin Rohlfsen Ida Zielske Arnold Daleske Charles Shirley Wayne Daleske Delmar Magnuson Henry Bowers Eldora Roy Eggleston Whitten Lyle

Rebekah Lodge Fete Honors Past Noble Grands

The Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening for its regular session. After the business meeting a program honored the Past Noble Grands with a piano number by Lorene Praty and a tap dance by Kathy Hil sabeck and Sharon Farmer. Mrs. Robert Mansell received a gift for longest membership. The Eldora order will visit Hampton July 19 with the Traveling Emblem. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jessie Bolar Mrs. Dean Davison and Mrs. Gerald Putnam.

Rebekah Lodge Lorene Praty Kathy Hilsabeck Sharon Farmer Robert Mansell Mabel Roblin Eldora Order Hampton Jessie Bolar Dean Davison Gerald Putnam

Jimmie Vigars Honored on Seventh Birthday

Mrs. W. C. Vigers and Mrs. Arlie Williams hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party for their grandson Jimmie Vigars turning seven. Fourteen girls and boys attended. Games were played and refreshments served including a decorated cake. Jimmie received several nice gifts.

W. C. Vigers Arlie Williams Jimmie Vigars Jimmie

Young Mothers Club Steak Dinner Tuesday

The Young Mother's Club met Tuesday evening at Logsdon Park for their last meeting until September. Seventeen members and their husbands enjoyed the 6:30 steak dinner. Mrs. E. W. Burke will host the next meeting on September 13 with a 6:30 potluck dinner.

Young Mother’s Club Logsdon Park E. W. Burke

Eldora 4-H Club Meeting Plans Ahead for August

Linda Morgai hosted the Eldora Happy Hustlers 4-H club on July 7 at 2 pm. Members discussed achievement day on August 2, planned Farm Bureau meeting program, and booth duties. Committees named: program Norma Jeske Loretta Hess Pam Zimmermann Avis Jeske. Fair booth committee includes Donna Barr Norma Jeske Adeline Maroni Celia Perkins. Demonstrations by Norma Jeske and Donna Rooks. Talks by Donna Radolph and Linda Morgan. Radolph reported on the state convention. Fair projects and demonstration teams were discussed.

Linda Morgai Eldora Happy Hustlers Farm Bureau Norma Jeske Loretta Hess Pam Zimmermann Avis Jeske Donna Kadoph Donna Barr Adeline Maroni Celia Perkins Donna Rooks Donna Radolph Linda Morgan

Jeske Family Held Reunion Sunday

The Jeske family reunion was held Sunday at the Pleasant township hall. A noon picnic dinner followed. A four tiered birthday cake prepared by Mrs. Martin Struck for Miss Rose Jeske of Tucson was served with ice cream and coffee. Attendees included multiple Jeske relatives and spouses from Eldora Hubbard New Providence Steamboat Rock Steamboat Rock Steamboat Rock Hastings Nebr Gowrie Des Moines Iowa Falls Floyd and Iowa locations.

Jeske Pleasant Township Martin Struck Rose Jeske Tucson Ariz Marie Jeske Martha Struck Otto Jeske Perry Wilson Marvin Jeske Walter Jeske Lawrence Struck Clarence Struck Eldora Russell Gast Hubbard Oscar Jeske New Providence Clayton Prescott Steamboat Rock Herman Steinfeldt Iowa Falls Donald DeNeuf Floyd Julian Foltz Des Moines John Anden Hastings Nebr Arvin Blome Gowrie

P. J. Simons Attends I. A. T. C. Workshop

Supt. Paul J. Simons attends a four day Public Relations Workshop in Cedar Falls. The program is sponsored jointly by the Iowa State Education Association and Iowa State Teachers College, and draws school administrators and leaders from groups such as the American Legion, State Farm Bureau, National Congress of Parents and Teachers, and C. I. O.

Paul J. Simons Cedar Falls Iowa State Education Association Iowa State Teachers College American Legion State Farm Bureau National Congress of Parents and Teachers

Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Rodgers at Pine Lake Cafe

Mr and Mrs D Rodgers and children Stephen and Wendy Jo were guests of honor at a dinner Saturday evening hosted by the employees of Risse and Miller Inc. The Rodgers, longtime workers, are moving to Phoenix Arizona. A Parker pen with his name was presented. The group then gathered at the Lloyd Miller home for ice cream and cake for birthdays.

M. Dale Rodgers Pine Lake Cafe Risse and Miller, Inc Rodgers Stephen Wendy Jo Phoenix Ariz John Risse Robert Lloyd K. Miller Marjorie Ralph Allbee Richard Kettke Leona Froning Craig Jerry Stanbrough Jerrie Ann Mary Jo Dan Callahan Frank Wall Lloyd Miller Mr. Miller Mrs. Stanbrough

V F W Dinner Fetes The M Dale Rodgers Farewell

A farewell pot luck dinner at the V F W Post Home honored Mr and Mrs M Dale Rodgers on Wednesday evening July 6. After the dinner the event turned social and gifts were exchanged with going away presents. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs William Oliver and Mr and Mrs Earl Miller of Rockford Illinois visited the Ira Whitwood home over the weekend.

M. Dale Rodgers V. F. W. Post William Oliver Earl Miller Rockford, Ill Ira Whitwood Hazel Johnson Nora Emmett Rockford Ill Dick Fullerton Emmert

Tuesday Bridge Meeting With Mrs Dickinson Reported

Mrs Dickinson hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home after a luncheon at Blanche and Ethel's Tea Room. Prizes went to Mrs Van Tiger and Mrs Butler, with the next gathering planned for July 26 at Mrs Van Tiger's home.

D. W. Dickinson Blanche and Ethel Dickinson W. H. van Tiger L. E. Butler

Socials and visits fill Eldora surrounding towns

A long list of visitors and residents is noted in Eldora and surrounding towns with weekend and ongoing visits. The Crosser family hosted and hosted guests from Rochester, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Omaha while many others traveled to cities such as Chicago and Denver or hosted relatives in Eldora. Several bands, churches, and social events appear with plans for ice cream socials, church gatherings, and trips by plane or ship.

Clem Crosser Lester Crosser Blaine, Crosser Betty Mae Crosser Gertrude Priewert Rochester Dick Muller Ackley David Muller Eldora Phil Milroy Lynne Jean Peggy Barbara Louisville Nelle Quick Sac City Williams Wamsley Denver Charles E. Schafer Kansas City Schafer Mary Megan Charles M. Schafer Chuckie Charleston West Va Chicago Ill

Estray Hereford Bull Notice in Hardin County Iowa

Hardin County Iowa auditor publishes estray notice by Leslie G. Pettigrew claiming a white faced yearling Hereford bull about 500 pounds found on or around June 1955. Owner may recover by paying damages. posted notices dated June 30, 1955 with notary public verification.

Fred A. Reed Hardin County Iowa JL. G. Pettigrew Leslie G. Pettigrew L. G. Pettigrew Helne Eldora Township Eldora City Hall Eldora Eldora Livestock Blue Pavilion Eldora Awa Hardie County State of

Wichman Family Visits Pasadena Guests in Clarinda

Jr Mrs Edward Wichman and daughters Nancy and Mary Jo of Pasadena Calif visited from Sunday to Tuesday with cousin Mrs R Gray and Dr Gray. They traveled Tuesday to Clarinda to visit relatives before returning to California. Mrs Duane Geesaman and Curt and Mrs Clark Akers and Mike of Marshalltown came Tuesday for a visit in Birney Jackson home. Mrs Geesaman returned Tuesday evening but Mrs Akers and Mike stayed longer.

Beverly Barbara Harrison Amy Farrell Davenport Wm. Worland Aurora Illinois Greg Harrison Ill Dean Dunn D. M. Nyquist W. K. Bramwell Eldora New York City England British Isles Scandinavian Countries France C. E. Daggs Steve Waldo Lepper Lois Radcliffe Southwest Max Kramer Etel Las Cruces New Mexico Juarez Mexico Carlsbad Caverns White Sands National Monument Ruidoso Sacramento Mountains Mescalesa Albuquerque Santa Fe Espanola Santa Clara LeRoy Gourley Debra Cindy Savanna Mr. Gourley Cliff Gourley Mrs. Gourley Nena Snyder Brookfield John Snyder Curtis Julian Seattle Wash Howard Schan Kristie David Jensen Stratford Erwin Naylor Gary Neuman Waterloo Emil Neuman Clyde Vinton Neuman Gary Chester Ware Cassie Judy la Crosse Wise Charles Ware Carrell Bowman Janice Rockford Jim Bowman Ralph Correll Correll John Reid Wayne Cliffside Park N. J Henry Claazsen Bonnie Larson John Whelan Iowa City Becky Marshalltown Earl Hadley Jesse Mason Wichita Kans Henry J. Janssen George Janssen Wayne Janssen Johnny Hubbard Forrest Dubberke Des Moines Ames Henry Janssen Duane Geesaman Curt Clark Akers Mike Birney Jackson Geesaman Mrs. Akers

Community visitors and travels noted in local notices

The page records numerous Sunday and weekend visits among area families from Waterloo Grundy Center and Holland. Names include John Baker Elizab et h Eckhoff Norman Robert Royce Luiken John Frerichs Shirley Kruse Joyce DeVries Karen Luiken Pat Luiken and others. Several residents plan or completed travel for summer training in Norfolk and a Europe tour by the Steickens.

John Baker Waterloo Lyle Bank Grundy Center Henry Baker Wisconsin Norman Luiken Robert Luiken Royce Luiken John Frerichs Shirley Kruse Joyce DeVries Karen Luiken Pat Luiken Ames Christian Inter-Varsity Fellowship Norman Robert James Hartman Donald Luiken Norfolk Naval Rotc Carribbean Lanna Billy Cook Sharon Judy LaVerne Pierson Leland Bittner Gregory Liscomb Bill Eckel, Jr Menno Bakker LaVern Melvin Fra

Social visits and outings across towns a busy weekend

A long list of weekend visits includes Rev. and Mrs. Dick Harberts returning from a week away with visits in Rock Rapids Dubuque and Des Moines. Numerous families from Grundy Center Dike Marshalltown Wellsburg and other areas visited, camp at Cedar Falls and Beale Lake outings noted, and fishing at Clear Lake.

John Luiken Dick Harberts E. J. Jacobs Rock Rapids Back Bone State Park Dubuque Rena Frerichs Arthur Frerichs Douglas Stevie Eckel John M. van Loh Wellsburg George Thorne Grundy Center Harry Williams Sandra Williams Charles Harbers Dike Henry Wabben Harvey Smith Marshalltown Claude Marks Donners Grove, Jrl Chicago The Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls Kathy Nancy Harry Blosch Beverly Havens Roger Gene Gast Bill Eckel Stevie Randy al Kasparek Des Moines Harold Johnson Manson Ben Johnson George Workman Ed Brower Clear Lake Menino Saker LaVerne George Bakker Ivester Pine Lake Louis Moon Tulsa Okla George Cramer Vern Tholen George Werkman Steamboat Rock Wilbur Toomsen Dumont Edward Klein Bradford Beads Lake Ardean Evans Craig Warman Alden Harris Luiken

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pine Lake Club D. Lawless Canasta Cong’'s Church Eldora Park Mrs. Eaton Red Cross Westinghouse Westinghouse Room Westinghouse Lowa Electric Wild Life Club Sun Young Mothers Club P. J. Simons T. C D. Rodgers F.W Mrs. Rodgers Rollin Stonebrook Susie Evanston, NL C. J. Warthow Melvin Hoffman Ft. Dodge C. W. Shannon Spooner Wisc National Audubon Camp Norell Smith Bob Frerichs Noah Clay Richard Teckenburg Bess Bowers Conrad Clara Snovel Jim George Cheryl Montezuma Mrs Jim Maltby Mr. Maltby Lauren Maltby Linda Edgar Larson Dennis Sherburn Minn Robert Seggerman Gary Seggerman Goldie Cody Agnes Onnen Rockford, Il Emil Kark Blue Earth Clarence Seggerman Mr. Seggerman Mrs. Seggerman Kenneth Jones Kenny, Ricki and Don Jones Myrtie Farrington Olen Letha Colfax Mrs. Fiene Mr. Fiene A. L. Callahan Sioux Falls South Dakota Mr. Callahan Effie Townsend Ind Eldora Monday J. A. Landis Legals Pearl Nelson Hurd County Towa Tonite Haji Baba Tarzan Ape Man VISTA Shane VistaVision Clab John Derek-Cagney-Lindfors Hansel & Gretel Davy Crockett Eldora’s Peter P. Eckhoff Elizabeth Menno Baker Home Dick Werkman Holland George Potgeter Everett Steicken Portland Ore Steickens Jim Potgeter Europe Ernest Ruppelt Tom Ruppelt Loretta Bob Ruppelt Henry Cramer Jake Cramer James Riggin Tena Ruppelt Phil Ruppelt Phillip Ruppelt Bert Lubbes Shell Rock Dariel Troy Dora Edison Thomas A. Edison DR. LR. Sou
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